Tag: invasive
Stricter ballast rules on freighters demanded to protect Great Lakes from invasive species
To prevent further spread of potentially catastrophic invasive species in the Great Lakes, the Canadian government is moving forward with tighter restrictions on all freighters. Read the full story by […]
How This River Keeps Unwanted Fish Away | Great Lakes Now
In Traverse City, Michigan, a fish obstacle course is keeping unwanted species out of a river. As dams come down around the world, native fish are returning to their home […]
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A Balance Of Incentives & Penalties Works Best For Clean Energy Adoption
Governments around the world invest in fossil fuels for what is often framed as national security. However, there is a basic inconsistency of national investment in fossil fuels with mitigating climate change. Many oil and gas producers falsely claim they are simply meeting demand rather than accruing fabulous wealth. In … [continued]
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Coast Watchers mark 20 years of monitoring Lake Huron shoreline
GODERICH – Last year was the 20th year of the Coast Watchers Community Science monitoring program run by the Lake Huron Coastal Centre. Coast Watchers serve as the “eyes and ears” of Lake Huron’s coastline, a news release from the group said. Volunteers systematically and consistently collect data along the shoreline, making it possible to […]
Public feedback is open for proposed sea lamprey barrier in Upper Peninsula
The goal of a proposed seasonal sea lamprey barrier is to restrict the invasive species’ spread up the Sucker River in Alger County. Officials are taking public feedback until February 22.